Russia become three-time World League champions

Mar del Plata, Argentina, July 21, 2013 – Olympic champions Russia became the third country after Brazil and Italy to win three or more World League titles after an impressive 3-0 (25-23, 25-19, 25-19) win over nine-time winners Brazil in the 2013 FIVB Volleyball World League final on Sunday.

July 21

Vettori leads Italy to bronze on Finals debut

Mar del Plata, Argentina, July 21, 2013 – World No 3 Italy repeated their London 2012 Olympic Games bronze medal result by beating Bulgaria 3-2 (21-25, 25-21, 25-20, 21-25, 15-7) in the playoff for third at the FIVB Volleyball World League Finals on Sunday.

July 21

USA hosting FIVB World Tour at $440,000 FIVB Long Beach Grand Slam

Long Beach, Calif., USA, July 21, 2013—Resuming action after a week layoff, the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour returns to the United States for the first time in a decade this week, heading to Southern California for the $440,000 FIVB Long Beach double-gender tournament this week.

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